Saturday, September 28, 2013

By Marla Mills


In undertaking lawn care Chicago residents ought to come to terms with the fact that it is a complex science. The main reason most homeowners never fulfill their goals when it comes to maintenance of lawns is because they rely chiefly on trial and error. People that know they are not able to care for their lawns individually should seek the services of professionals. Individual maintenance comes with increased convenience and saving of costs.

People that have lawns know that they need constant care and attention if they are to remain beautiful and healthy. When it comes to proper maintenance and care however, including application of fertilizers, seeding and aeration, services of experts would be required. The experts chosen ought to know the needs of such lawns so that they reach maximum potential.

There are a number of tips that if followed will ensure the health of lawns is assured. For once, homeowners need to appreciate that grass in areas with shades do not have the same needs as those that grow in the sunny places. Contrary to popular belief, one should not think that such grass is struggling. There should not be application of excess fertilizer on them as this would further deteriorate their health. If anything, they need less water and fertilizer because they do not grow as fast and never lose a lot of water.

When planting trees, their final height and width need consideration. During purchase, the shade pattern that it is expected to have needs to be considered. During planting it may look cute and small but could present problems in future, especially with roofs and gutters.

When grass and soil are kept in good health, the weeds present will be fewer. On the other hand, when lawns are lacking certain nutrients, they are likely to become breeding grounds of weeds. In order to know the type and quantity of fertilizer that is needed, the soil would need to get tested. When fertilizer application is effectively done, lawns become very healthy and the grass growing on them is able to compete with weeds favorably.

Through the use of ground covers, any problems that are related to the landscape are able to be solved effectively. The ground covers are an effective way to soften rock features and put soil erosion under control. If the soil in question is of high quality, the vegetation growing on it needs to be destroyed and left in place at the slope. It serves to stabilize the bank and also serves as mulch. Afterwards, planting is done through the dead material layer, then another layer of mulch is added to conserve moisture. It also helps to reduce weed problems.

Proper maintenance cannot be achieved without proper weeding. The overall appearance of weeds is enhanced through weed removal. Lawns that are well maintained have smooth and level grass. On the contrary, untidy lawns encourage uneven weed growth.

In considering lawn care Chicago residents need to consider watering as part of maintenance. This is especially so during dry seasons. Daily watering may be such a difficult task, which is why sprinklers may be used if possible. When the weather is very dry, watering needs to be done twice daily on a minimum. Recycled water or rain water may be used in the watering.




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